The Nurse Cautions That the Technique of "Tight Control" of Hyperglycemia

The nurse cautions that the technique of "tight control" of hyperglycemia is not recommended for the older adult because the older adult:

A) may not be able to test and administer sliding-scale insulin.
B) is at a lower risk for hyperglycemia.
C) is prone to cardiovascular problems resultant from hypoglycemia.
D) has an unstable metabolic rate.